Stadio: A Football Podcast

The Champions League is back! Musa and Ryan begin in Paris, where Kylian Mbappé’s second stoppage-time goal in a matter of days won it for PSG against Real Madrid (04:27), and Manchester City broke records against Sporting in Lisbon (22:02). Red Bull Salzburg almost held out but drew with Bayern (28:27), and Liverpool left San Siro with a 2-0 lead in the tie over Inter (33:29). There’s also a quick chat about Atleti’s defeat to Levante and Manchester United’s win over Brighton (41:33).Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan HunnProducer: Ryan HunnAdditional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesFor more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It may be Valentine’s Day, but there was no love lost this weekend. Musa and Ryan begin in Portugal, where Porto made it 50 league games unbeaten thanks to their draw with Sporting, which set the tone for a feisty weekend of European football (05:28). Plus, Atleti and Getafe deciding that goals were fun in La Liga (09:42), the Catalan Derby (17:44), Napoli and Inter sharing the points in Serie A, where Milan capitalized to end the weekend top of the table (24:26), and Bochum putting four past Bayern to beat the Bundesliga champions (31:08). There’s also chat about Chelsea and Arsenal’s draw in the WSL (39:22) and Chelsea’s men winning the Club World Cup (42:51).Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan HunnProducer: Ryan HunnAdditional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesFor more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Premier League launched back into full action this week, so Musa and Ryan begin by heaping praise on Southampton, who were hugely impressive beating Spurs (07:12), discussing a thriller between Aston Villa and Leeds, with some love for Steven Gerrard (15:45), and chatting about the other midweek fixtures (30:54). Next up, they answer some questions on the best teams to watch this season (41:43), the chances for African qualifiers in this year’s World Cup (45:00), and which game would win this year’s Stadio Best Picture, so far (47:04).Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan HunnProducer: Ryan HunnAdditional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesFor more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musa and Ryan begin this week with Senegal’s win over Egypt on penalties, to secure their first-ever AFCON trophy (03:17). They talk about this Senegalese golden generation and heap praise on Aliou Cissé, who has been pivotal as a captain and manager. Next up, it’s the Derby della Madonnina, where a quick-fire double from Olivier Giroud turned the game around for Milan over local rivals Inter (23:49), goals for Juve’s debutants, Barcelona’s win over Atleti (35:05), and a quick roundup of some key results in Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga and China’s win in the Asia Cup.Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan HunnProducer: Ryan HunnAdditional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesFor more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After starting the previous two episodes with troubling stories around football, Musa and Ryan try to bring something a little lighter today. They begin with a wonderful email from a Harvard PhD student, who analyzed Ryan’s mandatory Panenka theory (03:25), before recapping Senegal’s win over Burkina Faso to progress to the AFCON final (09:20) and some other mid-week games, including a pivotal Old Firm Derby (16:54). Then, it’s on to some of their takeaways from the men’s January transfer window. They ask whether Newcastle’s decent business will be enough to keep them in the league (20:10) and discuss Spurs’ good window (26:47), Christian Eriksen to Brentford (40:09), Barcelona’s new pieces (42:10), and more.Host: Musa Okwonga and Ryan HunnProducer: Ryan HunnAdditional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesFor more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musa and Ryan begin this week with the news of another grim story from the world of football. Then, it’s on to more cheerful stuff, starting with Canada’s win over the USMNT to pull clear at the top of their World Cup qualifying group (11:59). Cameroon, Senegal, Egypt, and Burkina Faso made it through to the semifinals of the AFCON (23:18) and Frank Lampard was appointed Everton's manager (29:25).Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan HunnProducer: Ryan HunnAdditional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesFor more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musa and Ryan begin this week by talking about the proposed French law to ban hijab in sports (07:00), before recapping Wednesday AFCON round of 16 games (10:51), why certain penalties are frowned upon more than others (14:40), ultimate shirt sponsors (25:58), famous songs as the podcast theme (30:43), and what they think are the most important attributes in a footballer (32:54).Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan HunnProducer: Ryan HunnAdditional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesFor more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musa and Ryan begin this week in Madrid, where Atlético Madrid came from two goals down to secure a late, dramatic win over Valencia at the Wanda, and ask whether Diego Simeone’s side really need to suffer this much (07:23). There’s also chat about Sevilla, Real Madrid, and Betis making up the rest of the top four (19:32) and Barcelona’s win in the Women’s Spanish Super Cup. Next up, it’s to the Premier League, which saw results that affect things at the top and bottom of the table, drones, and yet more bizarre VAR calls (24:44). Finally, there’s some Bundesliga chat as Wolfsburg continue to struggle (48:38), a discussion of how the entire top half could win the 2. Bundesliga, and even more goals for Tammy Abraham in Serie A (52:14).Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan HunnProducer: Ryan HunnAdditional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesFor more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musa and Ryan do their best to round up as much of the week’s footballing chaos as possible (07:56), including Spurs’ dramatic late win, drama and upset in the German Cup, trouble for Atléti, and much more. Then, they discuss which high profile players could do with a move within this window in order to lock down regular playing time and where they should go. Based on listener submissions, they discuss and find destinations for Timo Werner (26:49), Eden Hazard (36:05), Anthony Martial (39:34), Jesse Lingard (45:10), and Gareth Bale (47:14).Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan HunnProducer: Ryan HunnAdditional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesFor more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everton parted ways with Rafa Benitez after just six months in charge, so Musa and Ryan begin by discussing the hiring and firing of Benitez and the goings-on at Goodison Park (04:53). They then round up the Premier League results this weekend (28:24), beginning with the Norwich win that caused Benitez’s sacking, an angry goal and narrative-fueled comeback at Villa Park, Manchester City’s tight win over Chelsea (38:44), and more. Finally, a quick trip to Germany, Italy, and the Spanish Super Cup (47:31).Hosts: Musa Okwonga and Ryan HunnProducer: Ryan HunnAdditional Production Assistance: Isaiah Blakely Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesFor more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.